What happens next
If you apply to renew your licence at least 20 working days before it expires, you can continue selling alcohol with no gap in business.
We will forward your application to the District Licensing Committee who will make the final decision.
Publish a public notice
Place your public notice as soon as possible.
The public have 25 working days from the date of the online notice to object to your application.
During this time, the police and the Medical Officer of Health will also look into your application.
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Notify the public of your alcohol licence application.
If your application is approved
If your application is approved, we will post your renewed licence to you.
If your application is contested
We will let you know if:
- members of the public
object to your application
- New Zealand Police, National Public Health Service - Northern Region (formerly known as Auckland Regional Public Health Service) or our inspector oppose your application.
The District Licensing Committee will contact you if you need to attend a public hearing before a final decision is made.
